{"id":17339,"date":"2023-01-19T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T09:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=17339"},"modified":"2023-01-16T13:34:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T13:34:35","slug":"choosing-the-dark-horse-proves-to-be-the-perfect-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/choosing-the-dark-horse-proves-to-be-the-perfect-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the dark horse proves to be the perfect fit"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Emma Koch and David Albon had always strived to find roles that would give them a perfect balance between work, pleasure and family. And with experience in corporate sales and management positions, it was important that the pair found an opportunity to nurture these skills in a franchise devoted to professional development without feeling restricted by suits and briefcases. Now, having recently celebrated being awarded My Window Cleaner\u2019s Franchisee of the Year just two-and-a-half years after launching, Emma and David have finally found their muse as business owners.<\/p>\n

Launched in September 2020, My Window Cleaner (MWC) Breckland Norfolk has given Emma and David the opportunity to deliver exceptional service with a smile in their shared love of the outdoors. An avid horse rider, Emma is well aware that risk can often lead to huge reward. But by capitalising on unmatched high margins and by choosing to join a franchise brand instead of going it alone, the pair fit perfectly in a network that consistently proves that the \u2018dark horse\u2019 in franchising isn\u2019t necessarily \u2018dark\u2019 at all. In less than three years, MWC has given the pair exactly what they desired from running a business together and has since \u201cexceeded all expectations\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cDavid and I had always dreamed big, and the pandemic affirmed our desire to step away from the more traditional, corporate roles,\u201d explained Emma. \u201cThat\u2019s when we found MWC, which offered us everything and more \u2013 we could continue nurturing our management and customer service skills, all while being on the road and enjoying the outdoors! Who wouldn\u2019t want to combine work with pleasure? Our previous roles left us always wanting more as we felt very under-appreciated, but as MWC franchisees, we\u2019ve felt so fulfilled and rewarded for the hard work we\u2019ve put in.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSince launching, MWC has proven the viability of the franchise model as we\u2019ve run and managed the business to suit our own needs and ambitions, all while operating within a proven support structure. The MWC model in particular is unlike anything we\u2019d ever seen during our time in the corporate world. We\u2019ve been able to follow a plan that guarantees success and cooperate within a network of like-minded, passionate business owners while keeping the financial and personal rewards for ourselves,\u201d David added.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1996, MWC introduced the UK to the future of the cleaning industry. The FIRST and ONLY window cleaning franchise brand, MWC has established itself as an exciting, highly profitable opportunity through identifying and leveraging a gap in the market. Offering customers a trustworthy, sophisticated window cleaning, gutter clearance and pressure washing service, MWC is a true family-feel franchise with good old-fashioned values at its heart.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the franchise family at our fingertips, we feel secure in our positions and know that the direction we\u2019re all headed in is incredibly positive. We\u2019ve learnt countless lessons thanks to the transparency of the network. And with us being so collaborative, we all want each other to succeed – it really does feel like a family. Knowing the business model works in any setting has helped us achieve great things, and it encourages us to continue setting high goals,\u201d continued David.<\/p>\n

Whether it is their first business or whether they are a seasoned entrepreneur seeking pastures new, franchisees are encouraged to fully exploit the success they can achieve within their territories by building a team of passionate and enthusiastic operatives. MWC\u2019s approach of championing exceptional customer service is continuing to set high expectations for a service provider that has traditionally been met with negative experiences. Through recurring income and multiple revenue streams, low overheads, an impressive scope for growth and ongoing development, the opportunity for franchisees is huge.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we both come from sales backgrounds, our shared operation of the franchise complements and supports each other hugely. Our own internal support structure has allowed us to become autonomous with how we forge our success, and we haven\u2019t felt restricted or micro-managed by the franchisor at all. While we rarely go to the franchisor for additional support, it\u2019s so valuable knowing they are there to help, day or night, with anything we might need. This gives us a lot of confidence, as franchisees of MWC, we simply have to follow the plan and trust ourselves!\u201d said Emma.<\/p>\n

Today, a network of 24 franchisees operates across the UK. Sophisticated branding, systems, operations and processes have established MWC as the LEADING voice in a saturated market, which has seen the franchise receive over 4,500 gleaming 5-star reviews from happy customers. With each franchise territory equipped with the industry\u2019s best equipment and with full access to MWC\u2019s \u00a3650k online management software, \u2018Gloria\u2019, franchisees have all the tools to become profitable at a consistent rate.<\/p>\n

Despite launching during the height of the pandemic, David and Emma have successfully proven that the dark horse in franchising is often quite the opposite. Seeing a turnover increase of 35% over the last 12 months, now achieving approximately \u00a312,000 per month, and welcoming 27% more customers in the same period, David and Emma continue to successfully scale their business and affirm their own ambitions amid economic uncertainty. With big ambitions for the next five years as franchisees of MWC, the pair are well placed to continue becoming a trusted and respected service provider in their community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe currently have a two-van operation, and we want to continue growing. We know we\u2019re very capable of getting five vans on the road and grow to a team of double figures. With MWC, the sky truly is the limit, and that\u2019s made even easier as we keep our feet firmly on the ground! If you\u2019re considering joining MWC, go for it. Don\u2019t hold back – be ambitious in a franchise that rewards it,\u201d concluded Emma.<\/p>\n

If, like David and Emma, you are searching for an opportunity to be appreciated and rewarded for your hard work while embracing a hands-on lifestyle, contact us below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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